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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

Rev. JnO. Il. Massey wants to be
Auditor OF Public accounts again.
Not satisfied with being Lieuten-
ant Governor of the State, he now
wants to 60 back to The place from
which he made his somersault back
into the Democratic party. 1t was
because the Readjusters turned him
out that he left that party. We
wonder if he is arranging to make
another sOmersault if he does not
get it. At any rate the Richmond
State is ready to give him a kick in
the matter. Here is the way that
paper talks about the man whom
the Democrats so warmly endorsed
when he left the Readjuster party,
under the caption of
GAN UNQUENCHABLE THIRST"
''TO be elected to next to the
highest Office in the State and then
TO run afterwards first for one min
isterial Office of the State govern
ment and now for another, all in
two years, shows an abnormal and
inordinate relish for public place.
1t is not probable, however, that a
sensible aud judicious Legislature
would sacrifice the efficient and
blameless incumbent OF one of these
Offices in the hopeless attempt to
appease even for "A time such a plain
ly insatiate appetite for public
emOlument. No human power can
Quell the whirlng suction Of that
political maelstrOm. "A word TO
the wise Is sufficient
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
THIS TAKES THE BUN.

An extraordinary occurrence is
reported from SummertOn, Claren
don county, saws Columbia, s.
g., special to the New York Herald
A colored girl, seventeen years
old, who had been Ill several days,
died Wednesday. The body was
properly prepared and dressed tor
burial aud placed in 4 cOllin, the
darkies Of the neighborhood hold
ing their customary noisy wake
over the corpse all through
wednesday night.
The funeral services were held in
the cOlOred church on Thursday
afternoon, and the body was to be
inferred in a graveyard about two
miles distant. When the process.
sion had reached a point within
five hundred yards of the cemetery
the pallbearers were startled by u
crying noise, somewhat resembling
the mcwing OF n cat, apparently
coming from the coffin.
The procession was halted, aud
after considerable discussion it was
resolved that the coffin shOull he
opened. Upon removing the lid it
was found, to the great consterna.
ton of the funeral party, that the
woman was alive, but unconscious,
aud that a new born babe shared
with her the narrow bed. Several
of tue pall.bearers and mOurners
were terror.stricken aud fled
Those who remained, however,
ministered to the wants of the
woman aud her infant, aud in
short time both were taken to
neighboring house, whore they re.
celved kindly and necessary at
tentiOn.
At last accounts the mother was
doing well, there being every indi.
cation of her complete recovery.
while the infant is hearty and 70.
bust and is thriving as well as any
pickaninny born under ordinary
and circumstances.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
CAMDEN HAS THE CALL.
LIVELY SCRAMBLE IN PROGRESS
OVER THE WEST VIRGINIA sENA-

LIVELY SCRAMBLE IN PROGRESS
OVER THE WEST VIRGINIA sENA-
TORTHIP.
A Washington special to the
Plttsburg Dispatch of few days
since, contains the following inter.
esting gossip in relation to the w.
Va, Senatorial contest:
"Somebody's fine Italian band is
becoming evident in connection
with the West Virginia Senator
ship. Democratic newspapers of a
certain sort, which would naturally
be supposed to have little choice
between two Democrats, are
strangely interested, suddenly and
strangely unanimous, in support
of Judge Faulkner, and vlndictlve
against Hon. ID. B. Lucas. Mr.
Lucas's offending is that he be.
lieves he is the legal Senator of the
United states from West Virginia
1t will be remembered that the
Legislature, after ballOting during
the session, adjourned without
electing a Senator. The contest
was one of the people against
Camden, the latter being looked
upon as the representative of Ger
tain very giuttOnous and very un
pdncipled corporations.
1.-THE Legislature failing to elect
Governor Wilson appointed Hon
Daniel b. Lucas in accordance
with the provisions OF the natiOna
consultation. 1t was found neces
sary to rcconyene the Legislature
to pass certain appropriation bills
and though 1t was called for tina
purpose alone, and nothing elsC
was contemplated, Camden mel
saw their opportunity, drummeC
up 4 majority Of the little NOR
than Il quorum in attendance an'
went through the form Of electini
Judge Charles J. Faulkner TO th
Senate. Now there is to he a con
test over the case, and the eviden
anxiety of the Camden side AM
the manufactured opinions of thei
newspaper opponents, is Drett,
goo evidence that they at leas
believe Mr.. Lucas has prett
good case.
"Senator GOlman, who is intrl
ested with Senator Camden in tn
West Virginia Railroad and in tn
scheme To wreck the Ohio an
Chesapeake canal, is pulling tn
wires for Judge Faulkner, an,
with S,nate full OF corporation
lawyers il is probable the Candle
men will win. There will be enOug
opposition to Faulkner, however
to bring out the interesting lega
and constitutional points involved
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
SUICIDE IN HAGERSTOWA.
Mr.. JOHN E. REYNOLDS BLOWS OUT
HIS BRAINS-WHY HE DID IT.

MR.. JOHN l.. REYNOLDS BLOWS OUT
HIS BRAINS-WHY HE DID 1T.
HAGEKsTowN, Nov. 27.-.This
aftt rnoOn Mr.. John Il. Reynolds,
who resides at the southern limits
of town, committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head.
lie was last seen alive about 1880
this morning by a cOlored servant,
who, after the family had gone to
church, went to Mr.. REYNOLDS room
with cup of coffee aud rolls. The
family, accompanied by Dr. Mitch
ell, arrived home from church at
one o'clock, and, about an hour
afterwards, dinner was announced.
While the members Of the family
and their guests were dining, a
servant was sent to Mr.. Reynolds
room 70 know what he desired for
dinner. She shortly afterwards
returned and said that something
was wrong with Mr. Reynolds. DIR.
Mitchellat once went to the room,
where he found Mr. Rey nolds living
dead in apOOl of blood on the floor.
TIE body was already cold. indl-
eating that life had been extinct
several hours. From the position
of his bodyIt was evident that he
had faced a looking glass when he
fired the fatal shot. The revolver
touched his right temple when it
was discharged. and death was in.
Simultaneous. The instrument Of
death was a s. calIber bulldog re.
volver, and was found lying near
his person. He had evidently COM
mitted suicide soon after he had
gotten out Of bed, as he was still in
his night clothes, with the excep'
ton Of a pair OF slippers and a
cardigan jacket. For some tine he
had been suffering from neuralgia,
and had been dependent over hav-
ing failed to procure a position in
Roanoke, Va. tits supposed that
his disease and his business disap-
pOintments led hin to take bis life.
lie was about forty years Of age,
and a son of Mr.. Jos. Il. Beyuolds,
with whom he made his home. ne
had been q wldOver for several
years, and leaves three children
He was member vt the Hagers.
town Wheel Company until that
corporation ceased business about
a year ago. Since then he has been
out of employment. Squire Middle
kauff summoned a ccrOner's jury,
and after viewing the body and
hearing the evidence, a verdict was
rendered in accordance with the
above facts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
N 0

Persons knowing Themselves Indebted
20 the Estate OF Jao. A. Slum. will please
make settlement az once by cash or nego-
table nofe. Accounts remaining unset
tied after January /, lrsS, will be- placed
IN She bands of an attorney for COLLECTION.
We propose TO continue business, Dn'
nearer a cash basis. We will sell all goods
in our line at a small margin for cash, or
negotiable paper for 20 days to prompt
customers.
Thankful for past fsvors, we hope 70
merit share Of public patronage IN the
future. d. y. SPIKER, Exr Of
dec. 2-ltl JnO. 4. Sanms bstan .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
SHEN A y d o 4 II
FEMRLE lNFIRMARY.

The public are hereby informed that an
inhrmary Tor the treatment Of all female
diseases has been recently established
IT WOODSTOCK, ~,
to meet q long aud pressing ne'd ~ tbs
great Valley. which c0nfaius over IOJ'OVO
inhabitants, but without a single hospital
for the treatment of female diseases. The
binding is large aud commodions with
suitable arrangements. while iheexiensive
experience both in This country aud ia the
great hospitals of l. rope. If The surgeon
In charge, shonld command tue largest
public confidence in h., fitness for this
special work, aui ibs = IOd 10 Cow out OF
this institution.
-" The chlfg.s are m1dcrate and very
much les, thau flr ,i niiar services 30 the
Northern cities.
r. The public are cordially invited 70
insDrct the aifan pments for the com orr
Of ihe patients, while everything viii be
done for ihrir speedy restoration 20 health.
All surgical operations Will BE charged for
at minimum prices, bnf which, OF course,
will bear relation 30 the gravity Of the
case. ~" Communications will receive
prompt attention.
". II. TRlPLETT, NJ d.,
dec. .-lyl surgeon in Charge.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
The Vote Of Yl[glnIa.

RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 2S.-The
State board of canvassers met AT
the Capitol here to-day and can
vassed the vote Of the Legislative
elections in Virginia of November
9Th. The result Of the canvass
shows that the whole vote cast in
the state was Democratic, 119,
500; Republican. 1880; Demo
cratic majority, 426.
The only two contests made be
fore the board were those from
NansemOnd and GoOchland. III
both of these cases the board
awarded certificates to the Repub
lican claimants, leaving the House
to decide upon the merits Of the
cases.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
VTIRGINIA.- To-WIt .

n 4
! I'm the clerks Office Of the Circuit
Court of Shenandoah, November 80, 1871
IN VACATION.
II. II. Haun, use W. II. Haun, who sues
for himself and all other creditors Of
Reuben Coffman, decd. that will come
iu and contribute 10 the costs OF this
suit and abide the results thereof, Com
plainants,
AGAINST : ~ CHANCERY
Samuel j. Smoot. admr Of Reuben Cot.
man, decd. Rebecca COiiman widow,
Anna 7. Coifman, Isaac +. Goldman,
David ". Coiimau and Mary Alice Coli
man, .-......-..----. DEFENDANTS
The object Of this suit is 10 settle the
account Of Samuel j. Smoot, admr. of Reu-
ben Coliman. decd; audit the debts
against the said estate. and subject the
real estate, if necessary, 10 the payment
of said debts.
It appearing by satisfactory evidence
that the defendant David W. Goldman ~
not an inhabitant of this State,-lr Is
ORDERED, That he do appear here with
in one mouth after due publication there
of, aud do what is necessary to protect
his interest; that copy Of this order be
published in some newspaper printed IN
Woodstock, once a week Tor four sue
ccssiye weeks, and a copy posted at the
front door Of the court house Of said coun-
ty, on the first dag OF the next county
court. Gil. MILEY, deputy clerk for
Geo. w. Miley, G. C. IS. c.
A COPY-TEsTE.
G.. l.. MILEY, d. C. c. 5. c.
W. 4 Bro, W. Il X, =. Q. LDec. 2-4w
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
A VERY GREEN VIRGINIAR.
AFTER BEING DUPED BY SAWDUST
sWINDLERS HE FAILS TO
TUMBLE TO THE
TRICK

From their headquarters in this
city the class OfswindIcrs known a.
"green goods men" food the entire
country with circulars offering conn.
terfelt money for sale at "A low fig.
IRE. AS a matter Of fact the swim
dlers never handle any spurious
money at all. In their desire to
get hold Of counterfeit coin or cur.
rency the rustic wOnld.be sharpcrs
give up their gOOi dollars TO the
metropolitan professional.
Bushel basketluls Of complaints
reach the police and postoflice au-
thOrities against these swindlers,
who are rarely sent to prison. The
following letter, received yesterday
by Superintendent Murray, tells
how William Renbusch, Of Weyer's
Cave, Augusta county, Va. was
bled out of nearly 5000 and his rail
road expenses
"Dear Sir,-lIave a fat thing for
You if you can accomplish it. The
9TH Of November sent Sl0,SOO from
New York to Grlgsky, Scott cOun-
", Kansas. The money was sent
in a valise in packages as follows A:
Three packages of one.dollar notes.
200 in each package. 5000; 3 pack
ages 2's, 200 each, $1,000; 3 paca-
ages SIS, 200 each, $4,000; 3 pack.
ages los, 200 each, 5000. Total
sent. Sl0,S0O.
"rhe amount was sent in red
leather valise to William VI. Rem
busch, Grigsky, Kansas, from Hag-
gerty's express, No. $50 Sixth ave
nue.. three doors north Of Thirty.
eighth street. The valise was re-
celved at Grigsky, Kansas, Novem
Der 10, with n brick and two sticks
in it. 1t was thought that the money
was taken out before the valiSe leit
the express Office, for strong sns-
picion was manifested before The
vaIise left the office. If you get II
or any portion Of It will give you
half Of what you do get
"All the clue that ] have IN this
suspicious party is that ! had a lit
tie dealings with them. | had A
little transaction with one that gave
me his name as Charles Manning
care store G3i Ninth avenue, New
York city. and alterward gave his
address Charlie Manning, ID Pei
street, box ~. In the transaction
| gave him draft of one hundred
and SIX dollars (l0G) given at Kan
sas City on New York. This wa
payable to Renbnsch Bros, whicl
was properly indOrsed and handed
to the said Manning. also hand
ed him another draft of $685., Civ
en- to McConyille, payable at Tope
ka, Kansas, or at Armour Bros;
clearinghouse, Kansas. This was
properly signed by McConyille anC
| Uhiutu 10 uiul ludL Cdlith hihi 'Ni
Manning. / have a receipt from
the express Office for the yalise. bui
didn't value it, as | thought II
would 20 through without any
trouble. Manning and his partner
are he only ones that know how
mucl was in the vallse. Let me
hear from you at once"
FDm the fact that Renbusch did
not stumble" that he had been
dupei by goods men after he
received the vaise with brick and
two sticks, the police say that he
must be a veritable "greeny.' The
dummy valise was rung in upon Inc
unsophisticated Virginian while h'
was on the way to the expires sOilice
The clse has been referred to th,
precinct police for Investigation
NeW York Herdld.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
4 WALL or FIRE.
SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER's IDEAS
ON TARIFF AND PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATES.


SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER's IDEAS
ON TARIFF AND PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATES.
philadelphia Chroniele-Heraid.l
Senator Harrison II. Riddleber-
ger, of Virginia, is Installed at the
Lafayette Hotel to-day. To night
at Industrial Hall lie delivers the
Grafton at the Clan.na.Gael CON-
memoratiOn of the martyrdOm OF
Allen, Larkin and O'Brien. A
committee, consisting of Col. James
B. Rodgers, j. O'Callaghan and
Hugh DOnnelly met the Senator at
Wilmington on his way from Wash
ington and escorted hin to his quar-
tiers. The Virginian was somewhat
reticent, but consented to briefly
express his opinions on one or two
matters.
81 think" said he, "that Blaine
will be the Republican nominee
There is no other Republican who
can possibly carry the country.
don't believe that New York will be
the pivotal State. There is no ne
cessity why it should be. If it
wants to 90 Democratic let it. The
Republicans can elect Blaine with.
out it. Virginia, Indiana and New
Jersey will win the fight for the
Republican party with Blaine as
standard bearer. At the last Pres
idential election Virginia went Dem
ocratic by 1000 majority. This
time, if Blaine is the nominee, Vir-
GINA will give a Republican major
ity of 10000. You look surprised,
but it is a fact. AS for John Sher-
man, he has not the ghost OF
chance
Chow about the tariff, Senator p
"The old question and the old
story. Iexpected that. have got
only one view upon tue subject OF
the tariff, and can express it terse-
ly. III had any way would build
a wall of fire around the United
States and would not let an Eng
lishmAn come in with row of pins,
Well, he might come IN, but he
would have to leave his pins out.
What the next Congress will do is
problematical, but | think 1t likely
that the tariff will he permitted to
rest. There is no special necessity
for its resurrection in Congress at
this time"
"What do you think Of Joseph
Chamberlain's mission ~
at will be a failure, a dire and
dismal failure. Should it result in
the suggestion Of a treaty inimicaI
TO the interests and safety of the
American fishing interests thc Sen
ate will never give it its approval
Neither will the Senate approve Of
anything that is dangerous to the
political operations of any citizens
IN regard to the legislative indie
pendence of their mother country
mean the Irish. One treaty di
Tected against such aspirations was
killed in the Senate, as you know
and | hope no similar treaty vii
ever be introduced. Should it bC
/ l hope it will share the same fate
During the afternoon Senator
Riddleberser, who was accompa
MED by Mr.. Michael Il, Burns, o
Washington, took a drive arounC
the city and visited several places
of interest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

The oldest couple IN South Han.
over, Mass, are Mr.. and Mrs. Hira
Bates. Both of them are ninety.
two years of age, and they have
been married sixty.two years.
Both are vigorous, healthy and
cheerful in their old age.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
4 Murderer 10 Hang.

PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. 90
There seems to be little doubt that
Randall Watson, who deliberately
murdered Joe Robinson, at Bed
field, in Greensville county. last
Christmas, will be hung at Hicks
ford on the 9th day Of January
next, the time fixed for the execu
ton by the Circuit Court in which
he was tried and convicted. Posi-
bly, he may obtain q reprive or
suspension OF sentence, but the facts
are 30 solid against the prisoner
that there is little probability o.
his escape from the gallows. wat
kIns is confined in the jail dungeon
of this city for safe keeping.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
An Iowa woman filed a long felt

An Iowa woman filed a long felt
want in her neighbOrhOOd by clean
inc out, unaided except 10y a stove
LITTER and lively yellow dog, a
gang Of four tramps that had been
terroriziug the vicinity for weeks.
She will probably be asked to UNI
pire for professional baseball clubs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

In Southampton county on Sat
urday Robert Jones and Samuel
Brown were instantly killed, and
Richard Thomas fatally injured, by
being caught under q tree which
they were engaged in cutting down.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

Three Mormon elders are on a
PROSECUTING expedition in the noun
tain sections OF Roanoke county,
and preach nightly to the Ignorant
people, who know little OF the mis-
sion. They claim to be monoga-
nous, and have met with some sue
cess, having baptized a female con-
rerf TnesAav.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

A letter from Bristol Goodson
saws that about the 18th a woman
bv the name of Lou Haynes started
from there with a man by the name
of Robert L. lilly on a visit to some
of her friends in Mount Any, N. g.
News has been received here that
she was murdered by lilly at the
edge OF Carroll county, Va, on the
evening Of the 17tl. He shot her
through the head, and then tried
TO conceal his crime by burning the
body. The smoke attracted aten-
ton, and the body was discovered
before il was entirely consumed
and identified. lilly IS from Pike
county, Ky. From all accounts it
was terrible affair. The womn
was known TO have had some fory'
odd dollars, and it is supposed tbs
fact was the cause of the murdG.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

The Philadelphia Times never
GOT oil anything more strikingly to
the point than when it says that
"wild geese are now turning their
thoughts to the south, but they are
not so wild in their calculations as
the geese that look TO the south
for a solid support Ola free trade
pOlicv.7
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02
FRIDAY. DEC. 9, 1887.

There are some people so thank
less and captions in this world, that
when they climb the golden stairs
they will find fault because there
isn't an elyator waiting for them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

The tarlf protection which the
people have afforded has been re-
paid in abundant measure IN the
diversifcatiOn OF industry, in the
cheapening of commodities, and in
the increase OF wages. The great
majority of the American people
realize this, and believe in the
Prot ciive policy more fully than
ever before. They will continue to
afford that Protection, and viii
LOOK with flithiul expectancy to
SEE the further fruit of this policy
in the uphailding, strengthening,
and superior development OF Amerl-
can industres.-B0StOR Commercial
Bulletin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

A freight train on the Virginia
Midland Railroad was derailed
near Cattletts Station Saturday
morning at 4;10 by the alrdrum
under the engine coming down,
Ten loaded cars we're destroyed,
and brakeman by the name of
Walter Caller, of Gainesville,
Prince William county, just taken
into the employ of the road, was
killed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

The turner's congress, which
was in session at Chicago last week
or "A square and weli-defued Issue
declared in favor of high tariff
The politicians, however, would
hav, ms understand that farmers
are creenhorus that don't know
what they want, or how to ask for
it.-Petersbarg Mder Appeal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

Some one has put himself to the
trouble 10 ascertain where the most
noted men of New York City came
from, aud the result OF his investi-
cations is something for country
boys TO think about. IL is found
that there is scarcely a man in New
York Of national reputation who
was brn and reared within the con-
fines Of that city, or whose early
life VAS spent in any city. The
meu who have won distinguished
position in the learned professions,
in mercantile operations, and IN me-
chanical achievements, did not lay
the foundations Of their present re-
nown amid the scenes in which they
are living out the maturer years OF
their lives. The great men Of New
York city, with but few exceptions
we're born in the country. The
great preachers and doctors and
LAWYERS, the ablest journalists and
authors. the keenest.witted and
weal.hlest merchants, the most
MOTEL inventors, all spent their time
rs BOYS in the country village, or
OIL ths farm. In the strength and
ambition OF their young manhood
they vrht To The city and fought
their WAY to fame. The native
New Yorker has been no match foT
them In the race for the prizes OF
the world. What is true Of New
York in this particnlar, is true IN
equal proportion with regard to
every other cityin the land. The
country is the recruiting ground
from whence are drawn the mer
Who reflect honor and renOwn upon
lhe names Of the nation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

A Cleveland (Ohio) man was re-
Gently married at the age OF ninety.
nine years. He said he didn't
want to die an old bachelor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

Jacques Wissler, who engraved
the plates from which the Confed.
crate money and bonds were made,
died In Camden, N. j., last Friday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-12-02

A half witted boy, named Charley
BAeer, who lived near Perida, Ala,
rad witnessed the killing of the
,,o.ilv weat. Soon afterward he
vent ont with his brother and sis
ter. aged respectively four and six,
aal cane back alone, bis clothes
covered with blood, and told his
molber he had killed them. They
we're found near the slaughter-pen,
With their tbroats cut. The girl
was dead and the boy barely alive.
Charley shortly afterward was
found a few steps from the same
spot, dead, With bis jngular vein
fesefed, evidently by his own hand.
The wounded boy is mendiog slowly